Crispy Beef Recipe

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot powder is a healthier thickener, while flour is a more economical option.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive than beef.

Slice thin cut sirloin steak into thin strips.

Mix the beef with corn flour and optional Chinese five spice for flavor.

Let the beef absorb the corn flour for about five minutes before frying.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok until hot enough for frying.

Drop a piece of beef into the oil to test if it sizzles; if it does, the oil is ready.

Fry the beef in batches for about 3 minutes until crispy, avoiding stirring too much initially.

Drain the fried beef on a plate lined with kitchen towel to absorb excess oil.

In a separate pan, drizzle vegetable oil and add chopped spring onions, green pepper, and chili; soften for about 5 minutes.

Add sesame oil, light soy sauce, juice of half an orange, white wine vinegar, and brown sugar to the softened vegetables to create the sauce.

Combine the crispy beef with the sauce mixture and stir well to coat.

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